Good evening, everyone!
Today I read Mark 1-3.
In today's reading, we learn that John the Baptist had the job of preparing the way for Jesus. He baptized people, and then baptized Jesus before He began His ministry.
After His baptism, Jesus went into the wilderness where Satan tempted Him for 40 days.
I always forget it was that long.
I can barely stand to be tempted for 20 minutes. But 40 days? I'd probably give in.
Which means I need a lot of work.
But Jesus is my example, and my strength, so I'll keep going.
When Jesus had successfully resisted the devil, He began preaching, healing the sick, and casting out demons. He also met and called His disciples.
When He taught, He taught as one with authority, unlike the teachers of the day, and all the people were amazed (Mark 1:22).
I think that's something we forget sometimes too.
Amid all the teaching about how we need to "love everyone" and "don't offend anyone," we forget that Jesus often offended people with His teachings. And that while He loved everyone, He wasn't afraid to speak the Truth. All the Truth.
And He spoke with authority.
He wasn't a hippie who walked around going "Yeah, peace man. Love everyone."
He spoke with authority. He spoke the Truth. He taught people the direct Truth of God's laws.
And sometimes I think we forget that. We get the world's view of Jesus mixed up with the real deal, as shown in scripture.
So, I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Mark 4-5, as I continue to learn the truth about Jesus.
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